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WA judge issues injunction against Kalshi for ‘likely violating’ state gambling laws

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A King County judge issued a preliminary injunction against online betting platform Kalshi, finding they likely violated the state's laws against illegal gambling.

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  1. Seattle Times

    WA judge halts Kalshi ‘prediction market’ over state gambling laws (opens Seattle Times)

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    Kalshi claims it’s not a gambling platform but instead a "prediction market" that allows traders to buy and sell contracts on the outcomes of real-world events.

  2. New York Post

    Kalshi blocked from offering contracts in Washington state as judge cites gambling laws (opens New York Post)

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    Washington joined Massachusetts, Michigan and Nevada in winning court orders restricting Kalshi's activities.

  3. KING 5 Seattle

    Judge says Kalshi likely violated Washington gambling laws (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    Washington sued in March, arguing Kalshi’s “bet on anything” marketing targeted residents despite state restrictions.

  4. Courthouse News Service

    Washington judge corners Kalshi, setting up another state-fed showdown (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    A Washington state judge says the prediction market should be shut down over its danger to consumers.

  5. Geek Wire

    Seattle judge deals blow to Kalshi, rejects prediction market’s federal defense (opens Geek Wire)

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    A King County Superior Court judge granted Washington state a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, ruling the prediction market platform is likely running illegal online gambling. The judge rejected Kalshi's argument that federal oversight by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission preempts state…

  6. The Columbian

    Washington judge halts Kalshi ‘prediction market’ over state gambling laws (opens The Columbian)

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    A King County Superior Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction in Washington’s case against Kalshi, ruling Monday that the popular “prediction market” likely violates state gambling laws.

  7. KOIN

    Washington judge finds Kalshi's online gambling violates state law (opens KOIN)

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    A King County Superior Court judge found that Kalshi likely violated the Washington Gambling Act and the Consumer Protection Act by running an illegal gambling operation in Washington state.

  8. Q13fox

    WA judge issues injunction against Kalshi for ‘likely violating’ state gambling laws (opens Q13fox)

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    A King County judge issued a preliminary injunction against online betting platform Kalshi, finding they likely violated the state's laws against illegal gambling.

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